Sports Cars
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Fans of "The Fast and the Furious" may have always wondered why such a minor character had one of the coolest cars in the film. We're talking about Leon and his bright yellow R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Once again, Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three "Fast and Furious" films, has answers. He sat down with Sean Morris who was the GT-R's caretaker, a car lovingly named "Big Bird." Morris worked for MotorRex at the time, a company that was responsible for importing a handful of R33 GT-Rs legally into the U.S. MotoRex and its history of importing more than just a few R33s is a...
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2020 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster spy shotsAfter impressing us with its latest Vantage coupe, Aston Martin is now almost ready to launch the convertible.
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First drive review: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette pushes the envelope in new directions
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette pushes the envelope for speed, comfort, ride quality, and outward visibility.
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2021 Subaru BRZ spy shots
Subaru looks to be readying a final update for its BRZ ahead of the arrival of a redesigned model in the coming years.
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2021 McLaren 620R spy shots
McLaren's about to launch a new Sports Series model with 611 horsepower and race car aero.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2021 Porsche 911 GT3 spy shots and video
Porsche 911 GT3 fans, rejoice. The new generation will stick with a naturally aspirated flat-6.
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Magnaflow will launch its new modular, cat-back exhaust system designed for the 2020 Toyota Supra, the company announced Wednesday. This new system, dubbed xMOD, will eventually spread to other applications. This system can be customized as it sits after installation thanks to a series of modular components that can be swapped in and out in minutes using quick-release v-band clamps. Tuners can choose from two different muffler modules and two different inlet pipe modules, allowing for a street-friendly, factory-tuned configuration and an uncorked, mod-ready setup. For street use, Magnaflow...
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Storming the world's oldest hill climb in the 2019 Subaru WRX STI
We drove the 2019 Subaru WRX STI on the oldest continually used racing circuit in the world.
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An untouched 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is up for sale
I If you're a fan of the classic Corvette ZR-1 formula, you're in luck. A pristine, dealer-kept example is up for sale on eBay with a "Buy it Now" price of $40,000. This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 with fewer than 300 miles on the odometer is for sale on eBay. It has been in a dealer's private...
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Meet the Rufs and three generations of their CTR supercars
It's very rare for a car to maintain a halo for thirty years, even one as special as the Ruf Yellowbird. Its status is as well-cemented as that of the likes of the Ford GT40 and the McLaren F1, and like both of those, its formula is one that bears repeating In fact, Ruf's work was so comprehensive...
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Even the Toyota Supra's recalls come from BMW
Owners of the affected Supras will receive a new car, free of charge.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Zone out as this R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec II gets a bath
Watch this rare Midnight Purple II Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Vspec II get detailed by loving hands.
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We pit the 2020 Porsche 911 versus the upstart electric Porsche Taycan and find we have trouble choosing one over the other.
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Toyota and Subaru expand alliance, confirm joint development of next-gen 86/BRZ
Toyota confirmed the next-generation 86 and Subaru BRZ in an announcement about an expanded alliance between the two Japanese companies.
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Genovation GXE sets new record for electric standing mile
The Genovation GXE is limited to 75 units and costs $750,000, plus the cost of a donor C7 Corvette.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
7 surprises in the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo
Some surprises we found in the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo along our first drive.
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Next Toyota 86 to spark more joy than 2020 Supra
The replacement for the Toyota 86 will leapfrog the Toyota Supra in driving enjoyment, if a report from Australia is to be believed. Australian outlet MOTOR says chief Toyota 86 engineer Tetsuya Tada let slip that the company has a development team in place for the next generation of the company's...
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Next-gen F-Type team reportedly favors mid-engine, C-X75 concept-inspired design
Jaguar's redesigned F-Type is still a few years out so the current model will be given a major update in 2020 to keep it looking and feeling fresh.
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With a mid 4-second 0-60 mph time and greater agility due to its lighter engine, the 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package is a viable option to the Mustang GT.
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Patent shows Mazda working on new rear-wheel-drive platform, possibly for the RX-9
A patent filing in Japan suggests Mazda may be working on a rear-wheel-drive platform, possibly for the RX-9.
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First details on the next Mercedes-AMG GT
The next Mercedes-AMG GT will be based on a platform shared with the next SL-Class.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS spy shots
Porsche is about to go beyond the 414-horsepower 718 Cayman GT4 with an RS version that could borrow liberally from the 911 GT3.
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Gas-powered Porsche 911 isn't going anywhere
Porsche's CEO said more-efficient engines and synthetic fuel will keep the gas engine in the 911 for at least 10-15 years.
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Deep dive: Brian's Mitsubishi Eclipse from "The Fast and the Furious"
Watch as former "Fast and Furious" technical director Craig Liebermann details the history and modifications that went into one of the star cars from the first movie, Brian O'Connor's Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Sean Szymkowski
